Teachers’ unions will hold a protest in Athens at noon on Thursday, with similar demonstrations planned in dozens of cities across Greece, demanding the immediate filling of vacant teaching posts and increased funding for public education.
The Coast Guard launched a nighttime rescue operation Wednesday after a boat carrying about 75 to 80 migrants was spotted in distress south of the island of Gavdos, near Crete, state broadcaster ERT reported.
The government is working on new terms for the “My Home 2” program in an effort to save the program’s resources which are not expected to be spent.
Traffic restrictions will be in effect across central Athens beginning as early as Thursday through Sunday due to the 42nd Authentic Athens Marathon and related races.
The bourse equivalent of a “photo finish” was required on Wednesday to determine whether buyers had edged out sellers.
The handling of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) case underscores the need for the government to recalibrate its political strategy and communication approach
Greece’s wine industry remains very dynamic, as after the acquisitions of the previous months, it was announced on Monday that the Ktima Sigala estate was fully acquired by the Kyr-Yiannis company headed by Stelios Boutaris.
Fanouris Kargakis, one of the two people killed in Saturday’s shootout in Vorizia, Crete, died from bullets fired by one or two Kalashnikov-type rifles, according to state broadcaster ERT, citing initial autopsy findings.
About 93% of Greece’s public buildings are in good condition, according to the latest two-year survey by the Hellenic Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). However, 21% show higher seismic risk and will undergo secondary inspections.
The investment amounts to 134 million euros and is the first compression station in Greece to operate using electric power.